{"product_id":"framed-taxidermy-butterfly-darges-forester-entomology-display-6x6","title":"Framed Taxidermy Butterfly, Darge's Forester Entomology Display, 6\"x6\"","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEuphaedra dargei, Darge's Forester, Euphaedra dargeana, African forest butterfly, taxidermy blue butterfly, entomology present, 6\"x6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEuphaedra dargei, commonly known as Darge's Forester, is a striking butterfly species found in Africa's lush, tropical forests. This butterfly is renowned for its captivating beauty and unique wing patterns. The upper side of its wings features a deep, velvety black background adorned with vibrant, iridescent blue and green markings. These colours dance and shimmer in the dappled sunlight of the forest canopy, creating a mesmerizing display.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDarge's Forester belongs to the Nymphalidae family, known for their strong and graceful flight. The wingspan of Euphaedra dargei typically ranges from 50 to 60 millimetres, making it a medium-sized butterfly. Its antennae are slender and gently curved, aiding in navigation through the dense vegetation of its habitat.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is known for its elusive nature, often found fluttering high in the treetops, feeding on nectar from forest blossoms. The caterpillar of Euphaedra dargei is thought to feed on specific host plants within the forest, although exact details of its life cycle remain a subject of ongoing research.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOverall, Euphaedra dargei stands as a testament to the remarkable biodiversity of African forests, captivating both scientists and enthusiasts with its ethereal beauty and mysterious habits.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221230280968,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES689","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221230346504,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES690","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53221230379272,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES691","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53221230412040,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES692","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5d6a3ac8a3999867b809.png?v=1773576088","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-taxidermy-butterfly-darges-forester-entomology-display-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}